<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does and how to give it. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p>

<p>Your child needs to take the medicine called <a href="/Article?contentid=176&language=English">lorazepam </a> (say: lor-A-ze-pam). This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p>

<h2>How should I give my child lorazepam?</h2>
<ul><li>Give this medicine exactly as directed. </li>
<li>Be sure you have enough of this medication on hand at all times </li>
<li>Keep this medication in the refrigerator and protected from light </li></ul>

<h2>What are the possible side effects of lorazepam?</h2>
<ul><li>This medicine may make your child dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than normal. </li></ul>

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